Monday, July 12, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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Governor JB Pritzker signed a law Friday making Illinois the first state in the nation to mandate schools teach Asian American history.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says Senate Republicans face a “moment of truth” on infrastructure.
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Recent tests confirm air and water quality levels near the Rockton chemical fire are safe.
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Champaign County officials are reporting more than 204 thousand doses of a COVID vaccine have been administered as of Saturday. More than 100,000 individuals are fully vaccinated, nearly 55% of the county’s vaccine-eligible population.
In today’s deep dive, the pandemic has been stressful for many families. That stress can affect a child’s development, including their language and social skills.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Eric Stock, Yvonne Boose and Christine Herman.
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